Illinois / Children and Family Services / Public Service Administrator

Job-title file

Public Service Administrator

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

426 employees hold this title in Children and Family Services. Median total compensation for the role is $110,600, above the department median of $90,550.

Employees: 426
Total payroll: $46.8M
Role median: $110,600
Agency median: $90,550
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$200$196,550+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 426 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Illinois

Public Service Administrator is held in 47 Illinois departments. In Children and Family Services, the median of $110,600 ranks #14 of 47.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Property Tax Appeal Board

$130,550 · 2

Public Health

$127,000 · 213

Il Educat Labor Relations Bd

$125,400 · 3

Innovation and Technology

$124,100 · 128

Juvenile Justice

$119,800 · 30

Il Independent Tax Tribunal

$116,500 · 1

Capital Development Board

$116,100 · 1

Il Law Enforce Train & Stds Bd

$115,600 · 7

Guardian & Advocacy Community

$113,800 · 9

State Lottery

$113,200 · 6

Human Rights

$113,100 · 8

Human Services

$111,800 · 475

Median total compensation for the Public Service Administrator role in other Illinoisdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Belete Woldegies

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$9,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Whiteside

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $300
Rutan Exempt: No

Belete Woldegies works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Belete earned $9,200 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Antonio Hampton

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Antonio Hampton works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Antonio earned $8,800 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nina Dixon

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Nina Dixon works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Nina earned $8,700 in 2024. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Ferrara Kavanaugh

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mchenry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Ferrara Kavanaugh is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $8,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Maggie Huisinga

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,300

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Maggie Huisinga works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Maggie earned $8,300 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Lee Lowder

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,200

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,200
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Lee Lowder holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,200. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Carrie Clark

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,100

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Rock Island

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Carrie Clark holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,100. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Stephanie Webb

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,000

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Stephanie Webb holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,000. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Deborah Riley

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$7,900

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Deborah Riley works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Deborah earned $7,900 in 2024. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Misty Cantleberry

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$7,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Misty Cantleberry holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Adrienne Richards

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$7,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Vermilion

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Adrienne Richards holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Letha Jackson

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$7,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Letha Jackson serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kevin Hayes

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$6,700

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Kevin Hayes is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2023 total compensation came to $6,700. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Donna Poole

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$4,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Donna Poole is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $4,500. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Jessica Ladendorf

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$4,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $400
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Jessica Ladendorf serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,300. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Zulema Ortiz

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $400
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Zulema Ortiz serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Audrey Church

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $200
Rutan Exempt: No

Audrey Church is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.